''Uncloudy Day'' is a collection of recordings made between 1956 and 1959 by
the Staple Singers, many of which that were originally released as 10-inch, 78 rpm shellac discs, that became the first 12 inch Gospel LP released by the
Vee-Jay
Vee-Jay Records is an American record label founded in the 1950s, located in Chicago and specializing in blues, jazz, rhythm and blues and rock and roll.
The label was founded in Gary, Indiana in 1953 by Vivian Carter and James C. Bracken, a ...
label.
The Staple Singers 78 RPM Discography
accessed July 30, 2019
Critical reception
AllMusic reviewer Opal Nations stated "Classic folk-rooted gospel from this mixed group. Stinging Delta guitar. Stunning harmonies".
Track listing
All compositions by Roebuck Staples except where noted
# "Uncloudy Day
Uncloudy Day, also known as Unclouded Day, is a gospel song. Originally popular in church hymnals, it has come to be recorded many times over the years since, including being an early attention-getter for future star act the Staple Singers. In 1 ...
" (Josiah Kelley Alwood) – 3:02
# "Let Me Ride" – 2:46
# "God's Wonderful Love" (James Bracken
James C. Bracken (May 23, 1909 – February 20, 1972) was an American songwriter and the co-founder and co-owner of Vee-Jay Records with his wife Vivian and her brother, Calvin Carter.
Life
Bracken was born in Oklahoma and grew up in Kansas Cit ...
) – 2:46
# "Help Me Jesus" – 2:45
# "I'm Coming Home" – 6:45
# "If I Could Hear My Mother Pray" (Mavis Staples) – 2:52
# "Low Is the Way" (Alex Bradford
Alex Bradford (January 23, 1927 – February 15, 1978) (professionally known as Professor Alex Bradford) was a multi-talented Gospel music, gospel composer, singer, arranger and choir director, who was an influence on artists such as Little Rich ...
) – 2:36
# "I Had a Dream" – 2:55
# "On My Way to Heaven" – 2:24
# "Going Away" – 2:00
# "I'm Leaning" – 2:21
# "I Know I Got Religion" – 2:24
Personnel
* Roebuck Staples – vocals, guitar
*Cleotha Staples, Mavis Staples
Mavis Staples (born July 10, 1939) is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer, actress, and civil rights activist. She rose to fame as a member of her family's band The Staple Singers (she is the last surviving member of that band). Durin ...
, Pervis Staples, Yvonne Staples – vocals
References
{{Authority control
1959 albums
The Staple Singers albums
Vee-Jay Records albums